Upside-Down Apple Cake

Upside-Down Apple Cake

A simple apple cake that melts in your mouth and fills your kitchen with a cozy, caramelized aroma. Perfect for fall gatherings or a comforting dessert all year round.

If you love fruit-based cakes, try this Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies recipe too — a tropical delight you’ll adore!

Ingredients

For the Apple Caramel Base:

• 2 medium apples (red or green), sliced

• 3 tbsp sugar

• 1 tbsp unsalted butter

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For the Cake Batter:

• 2 eggs

• 1 cup sugar (200g)

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

• 1 cup milk (regular or plant-based)

• 2 cups self-rising flour

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  • (or use 2 cups all-purpose flour + 2 tsp baking powder)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp lemon zest or ground cinnamon (optional)

Directions

1. Prepare the Apple Caramel Base:

• In a round metal pan or skillet, melt the butter with the sugar over medium heat.

• Stir gently until the sugar becomes golden brown and slightly bubbly.

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• Arrange the apple slices tightly over the caramel in a single layer. Set aside.

2. Make the Cake Batter:

• In a bowl, beat the eggs with sugar until fluffy and light in color.

• Add oil, milk, vanilla, and optional lemon zest or cinnamon. Mix well.

• Sift in the flour (and baking powder if not using self-rising flour). Combine into a smooth batter.

3. Assemble & Bake:

• Pour the batter gently over the apples in the caramelized pan.

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• Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 35–40 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

4. Unmold & Serve:

• Allow to cool for 5 minutes only, then flip onto a serving plate while still warm so the caramel flows over the cake.

• Slice and serve warm or room temperature. Optional: dust with powdered sugar or serve with whipped cream.

Time & Serving

• Prep Time: 15 mins

• Bake Time: 40 mins

• Total Time: 55 mins

• Serves: 8–10 slices

Tips & Variations

• Replace apples with pears or peaches for seasonal variation.

• Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the caramel base for crunch.

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• Serve with vanilla ice cream or crème fraîche for extra indulgence.

Nutritional Info (Per Slice – approx.)

• Calories: ~230

• Sugar: 20g

• Carbs: 30g

• Protein: 3g

• Fat: 10g

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